Civil Drafter

JOB SUMMARY: Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC (“MES”) is looking for a Civil Drafter to join our team! We are looking for an experienced drafter with a background in civil or utility design using AutoCAD Civil 3D. MES is a multifaceted utility design and engineering firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. The Civil CAD Drafter is responsible for supporting our clients and co-workers in preparing plan and profile road and utility projects. The CAD Designer must also support our core principles – understand our customers and satisfy their needs, do what we say we are going to do and have fun.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage the setup and preparation of detailed project drawings during planning and design.

- Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and other Technician to provide drawings on schedule.

- Prepare permit drawing sets including plans, elevations, sections, details, and notes.

- Understand AutoCAD requirements needed for difference clients as well as our firm.

- Perform QA/QC on drawing files.

- Coordinate project deadlines with Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers.

- Other duties as assigned by Project Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.

- Primarily work in an office setting.

- Ability to travel and/or work in the field as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

- Compensation commensurate with experience.

- Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage, dental, and vision plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days employment), which is 100% covered by the employer.

- Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.

- Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.

- Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA and DCA, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.

- Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 120 days of employment. Additional PTO vesting over time.

- Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching and financial resources.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:

- Associates degree in AutoCAD drafting or equivalent work experience.

- 1-5 years of AutoCAD experience.

- Civil 3D experience is preferred.

- MDOT and MicroStation experience a plus.

- Excellent technical, written, and oral communication skills and familiarity of industry practices and regulations.

- Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft Office and Outlook.